Communications Consultant III

Communications Consultant III Posting Number req24293 Department Arizona International Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights This position plays a key role in advancing Arizona International’s strategic goals by ensuring consistent, compelling, and data-informed communication across audiences, including prospective and current students, alumni, and institutional partners.

This position will :

1) Work with the International Marketing and Communications team to plan and execute a wide variety of communications to all Arizona International (AZI) audiences across all internal and external channels and formats including news articles, email communications, and social media.

2) Lead communications in all forms for International Alumni Network.

3) Collaborate closely with AZI subunit leads, communications staff across campus, and external partners to ensure consistent messaging and accuracy.

4) Collaborate with the AZI Special Projects team on producing reports and requests for information.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities :

Lead or work with a team on all stages of creating a wide variety of written

communications for AZI and all AZI subunits including news articles, speeches,

webpages, brochures, event materials, and other communications as needed.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the annual

social media content management plans for optimal audience engagement.

and assist in drafting and editing various types of materials.

communication strategy to engage international alumni including creating a

calendar aligned with engagement goals and coordinating messaging across

platforms (email, social media, etc.)

global alumni networks.

through targeted communications including segmenting audiences to deliver

personalized outreach, event support, and monitoring engagement metrics and

adjusting strategies, as needed.

annual reports, proposals, presentations, business plans, information

summaries, country reports, and responses to requests for information.

performance indicators to inform strategic decision-making and improve future

outreach.

assisting with communications projects.

Marketing and Communications as needed, including assisting with strategic

planning, project oversight, and team coordination during periods of absence or

high workload.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

excellence in writing, editing, and storytelling for multiple audiences and

platforms, including web, print, and social media.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field, plus five years'

related work experience OR equivalent combination of demonstrable skills and

experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a university environment, preferably in international education, alumni engagement, or advancement communications.

Experience collaborating with senior leadership or contributing to strategic communication planning.

Experience using web content management systems (such as Drupal, WordPress) and marketing automation tools (such as Slate, Salesforce, or Mailchimp).

Experience developing or implementing a content strategy and editorial calendar.

Experience working with international partners and audiences.

FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Communication and Marketing Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $65,687 - $85,393 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 9 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Career Stream and Level PC3 Job Family Communications Job Function Communications & Marketing Type of criminal background check required : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 11 / 21 / 2025 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Daniel Vander Ploeg

Open Date 10 / 30 / 2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed